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NJ Men In Hot Water After Allegedly Hooking Up To Fire Hydrant

SOUTH BRUNSWICK (CBSNewYork) -- Two men are in hot water with police in New Jersey after being charged with stealing 450 gallons of water.

Investigators say a security guard noticed a white truck at a fire hydrant on Commerce Boulevard Sunday morning. According to authorities, the two men allegedly hooked up to the hydrant and started filling tanks inside the truck.

The security guard called police. Officers say the Plainfield men took the water for their power washing business.

Authorities say the men were issued a summons.

 

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